60 lbs down in 8 months

ItsBeenSwell
ItsBeenSwell Posts: 3
in Success Stories
To be honest, you guyses...I'm in desperate need of motivation.

I'm at that point where I look in the mirror and see the same person I've always seen.
Tonight, for the first time, I started looking through pictures my friends had taken of me and realized that there is definitely a change. I'm probably just getting discouraged because there's so much further to go, and it's no longer as easy as it once was (duh.)

Give me some words of encouragement, you lovely bunch of people!

(Stats for all those who demand them:
Height: 6'
Starting weight: 330
Current weight: 270)
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  • erinablitt
    erinablitt Posts: 13
    Keep going! Amazing job... Don't get discouraged you can be an inspiration for so many! 60lbs is a HUGE accomplishment!
  • askin74
    askin74 Posts: 7 Member
    You are doing amazing, that is a fantastic success! You can definiately tell the difference between the before and after shots. Don't get discouraged, take it one small step at a time and you will get there.
    Good luck, you can do it!!!
  • larnsperger
    larnsperger Posts: 161 Member
    you look AMAZING! 60lbs in 8 months is phenomenal. some days are really hard, and the motivation can really seem hard to hold onto. You are so worth the effort, so hang in there and do this for YOU!
  • KRaemondH
    KRaemondH Posts: 120 Member
    you are doing a great job and you are so gorgeous by the way!! i just wanted to throw that out there. anything lasting take time and effort and work. if you want it to stick, you are gonna have horrible days, good days, ok days, and @!$%^!& DAYS but you will make it with support of people that are going through the same journey as you and with support from yourself. you are amazing and beautiful and you can do it! we got your back :)
  • terrymbradley
    terrymbradley Posts: 52
    I agree with Penny you are a pretty young lady and don't get discouraged you are doing awesome. Keep up the great work.
  • ForTheSmile
    ForTheSmile Posts: 89 Member
    You are so beautiful! I love your style and your smile. :) And so tall! You could be a model. :D
  • margieyoumans
    margieyoumans Posts: 181 Member
    You've got this! I myself started out in the 300 and get dissapointed when I think of how far I have to go. I then refocus and remind myself of how FAR I've come. You can do this!!!
  • sherrymdn
    sherrymdn Posts: 1
    You look amazing! What an accomplishment to lose 60 lbs in 8 months. That takes serious dedication and extremely hard work. When I started my journey I needed to lose over 100 lbs. I found that I need to look at this in increments of 10 lbs or I just get lost in the enormity of what I have to do. Don't give up, keep going, maybe you already think in small increments, but if not try it. It helps to keep me motivated as I see the scale go down 1 lb at a time closer to my next 10 lbs. When I struggle with motivation, I try a different kind of exercise to mix up my routine. I do yoga and pilates and this keeps me going. No one judges and the soul searching and teachings of yoga have really helped me. Keep going, you are worth it!!!
  • ErzaScarlet
    ErzaScarlet Posts: 64 Member
    You're so hot and I love your style! Teach me how to dress :D
  • QBMontana
    QBMontana Posts: 11 Member
    You are encouraging. I have lost about 40 now and when I look at my before and now's it isn't as noticable as yours are. But what I notice in both yours and mine is the healthy smiles and the more defined facial features, and the glow that is healthy.

    Reach deep down inside your self and remember how that sixty pounds seemed to slow you down, take your vigor and your energy, and keep you sad. Now compare those feelings to the feeling of self worth you are gaining, the pride in your accomplishment, and the joy that you have been getting when you are able to get into a new size of pants that were in the closet from a thinner time. Priceless!

    If you need to re-evaluate, this will seem silly but it is a great reality check, put a paper bag over your face with holes cut out for the eyes and stand in front of a mirror nude. Look at only your body and ask your self one question.... AM I READY TO STOP HERE?

    You will be amazed at how powerful of tool this is. We have attendency to look at our face and see our cute smiles and pretty face or hair and zone out on the rest of the body. This forces you to just evaluate your body.

    I won't even say....You can do this!....I change that to YOU ROCK, YOU ARE DOING THIS, AND YOU CAN MAKE THE FINISH!
  • LisabethG
    LisabethG Posts: 24 Member
    You look fantastic! If you need a reminder of the "old" you, pick up 60 lbs of
    something and carry it all day. If nothing else, you will realize the good you're doing
    for your body, not just the way you look. At the risk of echoing all the other replies, I love
    your style and the beautiful smile. Keep going!!
  • plaingirly
    plaingirly Posts: 378
    You look amazing!
  • sarafil
    sarafil Posts: 506 Member
    Just wanted to say that you look fantastic....you are beautiful! Great work.
  • _jorge_
    _jorge_ Posts: 28 Member
    Great job! I think it helps not to think about your end goal, just think about the next 5 lbs. and reward yourself once you reach it. Also, realize that you will probably be the last to see the dramatic changes you are undergoing. Keep it up!
  • kjmommie
    kjmommie Posts: 92 Member
    Your doing great keep it up !!!
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    youre doing great well done
  • kel665
    kel665 Posts: 401 Member
    60lbs in 8 months, that is an awesome effort! Keep up the good work, you know you can do it, look how far you've come so far! You should be so proud of yourself! :)
  • goldenday
    goldenday Posts: 204 Member
    Fab-i can really see a huge improvement!
  • 2bmeagain12
    2bmeagain12 Posts: 284 Member
    You look so much happier! You should FEEL happier too and proud of yourself! Your accomplishment so far is amazing. Leverage the support you have here to pick yourself up and stay on track! You can do this!!!
  • mrsking218
    mrsking218 Posts: 157 Member
    You look great - congrats!!
  • xaniza
    xaniza Posts: 250 Member
    My gosh, you are adorable! I love your style! Congrats on your progress so far. Whenever you think of quitting, just remember how far you've come! The rest, though tough as hell, will be totally worth it!

    I've been stuck for a bit and trying to figure out what will get the scale moving (in the right direction) again. It sucks when at the start you basicly melt and then you get into the routine and it gets slower... and s..l..o..w..e..r... But, you rock and you're in control!

    I think I'm going to send you a friend request. New England pride ;)
  • zannyzanzanzibar
    zannyzanzanzibar Posts: 354 Member
    Amazing work!! You look awesome, congrats! I love your hair too :)

    As for not seeing much change, I think it's because you're tall. I should know, I'm 6ft aswell. We carry our weight well so it's less obvious when we gain, but it's also less obvious when we lose. Most people don't seem to notice my loss unless they see comparison pics or something.

    You can DEFINITELY tell you've lost weight, & 60lbs is a great achievement! Keep up the great work.
  • ktrn0312
    ktrn0312 Posts: 722 Member
    Looking so good. Keep doing what you are doing because it is working.
  • Findingmyathlete
    Findingmyathlete Posts: 57 Member
    You are so beautiful!
    Wow 60 pounds in 8 months? what a huge accomplishment? Do not be discouraged.You have come so far and have been so dedicated. Take baby steps, a little at a time, just keep moving in the right direction. It will come! And it will be so worth it.
    I see you as such an inspiration. Keep up the good work =)
  • tdhandy51
    tdhandy51 Posts: 27 Member
    60 lbs in eight months? You're doing great, certainly better than I am.
    I started trying to lose weight in April, doing it by myself, not so great. Then my sister told me about MFP, it started to go better.
    Then I found Fitbit (my little Jiminy Cricket that rides on my belt). For me the combination works well. Since I started using both of them I'm down over 30 lbs. It might be an option for you, but you have nothing to be upset about, you look great.
  • modernartemis
    modernartemis Posts: 37 Member
    I have to say that you are SO beautiful, with or without the weight. However, in the last pictures your beauty really shines through,k and I think it has something to do with confidence! You look amazing and there is DEF a difference. Keep going! We should be friends, I am trying to loose around 70 lbs (hopefully) within the next year. Maybe we can keep each other motivated!
  • Karenvonw
    Karenvonw Posts: 258 Member
    Keep going!! You have done such a fantastic job!! Thank you for being such an inspiration!
  • SopranogirlCa
    SopranogirlCa Posts: 188 Member
    You look great, what an accomplishment.
  • trishaeich
    trishaeich Posts: 40 Member
    You are gorgeous! Congratulations on the 60lbs gone, that is huge!
  • aimeelynnn
    aimeelynnn Posts: 67 Member
    You are beautiful you look great such argue difference, you can do it you are doing it! Keep going you can rock it!

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